Driven Pheasants
At Brakenwood Glades Estate
Screenshot captured from in-game prototype (Small Game Seasons)
Welcome to Brakenwood Glades Estate, where the tradition of pheasant shooting is preserved.
You can start your journey in front of the gamekeeper's house and then stroll along our muddy paths that lead from one drive to another. Alternatively, you can select a starting point from the Estate Map and begin directly at one of the Pegs.
Today, the estate is yours and yours alone.
ELEANOR GRACE MONTAGUE
Owner
Brakenwood Glades Estate
GEORGE THOMAS AINSLEY
Gamekeeper
Brakenwood Glades Estate
All characters and locations depicted in this game demo (POC)
are entirely fictional. Any similarity to actual persons, is purely coincidental.
Destination Overview
Wingshooting at Brakenwood Glades Estate
When we think about driven pheasant wingshooting, the tradition of the countryside, steeped in ritual and camaraderie, naturally comes to mind. For this fictional destination, I set out to recreate that experience in the fall and winter months, capturing the essence of a classic woodland estate: muddy trails winding through oak woods, crisp morning air, beaters calling in the distance, and birds breaking over the treetops in dramatic flushes.
Screenshot captured from in-game prototype (Small Game Seasons)
All locations depicted in this demo are entirely fictional. Any similarity to actual locations is purely coincidental.
Destination Info
Location Name: Brakenwood Glades
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Type: Private Estate
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Region & Biome: Traditional Driven Shoot Estate
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Season: November to February
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Time:
9:00 AM to noon
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Featured Game Bird
Ring-necked Pheasant - Rooster & Hen
(Phasianus colchicus)
Also known as the common pheasant, it is a prized game bird renowned for its explosive flight and the challenge it presents in driven pheasant shoots. In a driven pheasant scenario, birds are flushed from cover by beaters, soaring at impressive speeds and testing the skill and precision of hunters strategically positioned along the line.
Featured Simulations
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Diverse Challenges – Each of the 15 drives offers a distinct experience, challenging the shooter to refine their techniques and sharpen their skills.
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Full Session Mode – A structured experience featuring 15 drives, with automatic transitions to the next drive for a seamless session.
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Manual Walk Session Mode – Start at any peg and manually walk from one drive to the next, controlling the pacing of your hunt.
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Free Session Mode – Explore the estate freely, without shooting zone restrictions, allowing for an unrestricted hunting experience.
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Labrador Retriever – This early version of the retriever features a functional, interactive fetching system.
Gear & Companions
Everything You Need for a Driven Pheasant Hunt
The Estate Gamekeeper: George Thomas Ainsley
The immersive experience is enhanced by the virtual voice of the estate gamekeeper—offering real-time guidance, insights, and reactive commentary throughout the driven hunt. While the gamekeeper remains unseen, their presence adds authenticity, simulating the expertise of a driven shooting guide. This is a foundational implementation of this type of interaction.
This feature showcases the potential for an expanded coaching system in a full game version, where a fully modeled gamekeeper could provide deeper interaction, personalized coaching, and a more dynamic hunting experience.
Shotgun
Only one shotgun available in the Prototype (POC).
Shotgun Type: Over/Under
Brand & Model: Menjez K-12*
Gauge: 12
Barrel Length: 28"
Chamber Length: 3"
Ammunition
Shotgun Gauge: 12
Brand: SMGS Royal Strike*
Shot Sizes:
4 Shot - 2 3/4 in. - 1350 ft/s
6 Shot - 2 3/4 in. - 1250 ft/s
Dog
Labrador Retriever
Tailored for driven pheasant hunts at Brakenwood Glades Estate, the retriever remains close to the hunter and responds to classic commands like “Fetch” and “Go.” Its functional retrieval logic and grounded behavior deliver a stable and immersive retriever simulation, even in this early version.
*All brand names, trademarks, and products featured in this game demo (POC)
are fictional and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any real entities.
Destination Showcase
Videos & Screenshots
Small Game Seasons Prototype Trailer
This trailer feature footage captured entirely from earlier builds of the Small Game Seasons Prototype’s gameplay.
Note: Since the video trailer was created, the prototype has undergone many enhancements.
Actual Gameplay Screenshots
